The state government is looking for a bright and enthusiastic young person to be Victoria’s youth spokesperson and representative to the National Youth Week planning group.

Each state and territory is represented by a National Youth Week young member.

Youth Affairs Minister Ryan Smith said the person chosen would play an important leadership role in everything from planning to promoting National Youth Week across Australia, which is taking place April 5-14.

For more information about National Youth Week and how to apply for the 2013 Victorian Young Member position, go to youthcentral.vic.gov.au/nyw